Paeroa Update [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 11:04

Hey everyone,

as you might know, i dont have the licence or the money to race at paeroa....

But i have just been updated that Motoracer is on the front row after putting down a 51.7s lap.... The top guys (Veterans of the track) are doing 50 second laps!!!

TOP STUFF MR!!! I always new you would be an awesome street racer...

Will update more when i know more!!!

Quasievil

20th February 2005, 12:16

Go the MR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wari:

DarkDream

20th February 2005, 12:29

I always wondered why I lost sight of him on rides hahaha

Well done mate, your've come a long way from jumping station wagons ! :)

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 13:35

Well another update, KK's bike is smoking (well that aint new :shake: )

He told me he might go hard and try blow his engine... obviously he is...

StoneChucker

20th February 2005, 13:40

I must say, I'm impressed and happy for you racing guys. It's amazing how skill differs between people. MR for example has been riding for less time than me (so I'm led to believe) and is holding his own with the "big boys"! Well Done, that man deserves a :apint:

Hey, does anyone know when they will show coverage of it on TV?

XTC

20th February 2005, 13:48

for TV coverage see here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8466&highlight=paeroa+coverage

750Y

20th February 2005, 14:20

that is f-in outstanding MR. congratulations...

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 14:25

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 14:58

Another update.... KK's bike was smoking due to someone hitting him causing his exhaust to rub against his tyre.... in Race 2 he got 14th... (Fucking awesome stuff Logo :niceone: )

StoneChucker

20th February 2005, 15:01

MR has been riding for about 6 or so years.....
Ok, well that explains some :2thumbsup Well done, keep us posted TS

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 15:03

Ok, well that explains some :2thumbsup Well done, keep us posted TS

LOL, no worries... I think you were getting confused about MR and myself... Ive only been riding for about 14 months now...

More updates soon :) :niceone:

Blakamin

20th February 2005, 15:06

farqin cool!!!!! hope they have a top day.... :niceone:
Shame you couldn't make it there TS... next time :yeah:

SpankMe

20th February 2005, 17:37

Just to note. There is a album in the gallery to upload all your Paeroa images.

Also me and Drunken Monkey were prevented from coming back around the Hunua Ranges due to a fatal motorcycle accident. Had to turn off at Kaiaua Rd.

dangerous

20th February 2005, 18:08

Just to note. There is a album in the gallery to upload all your Paeroa images.
Yeah... but it's empty, so hurry up you lot theres no time for tea....... post ya pics :apint:

ps: speedmed..... your pics dont count cos ya posted at the same time as me :niceone:

FEINT

20th February 2005, 18:20

I don't know if this is the right place to post, but I am going to try anyway.

Here are the photos from Paeroa today.

Hope you all like them.

Images moved to gallery. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=209)

FEINT

20th February 2005, 18:21

Images moved to gallery. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=209)

FEINT

20th February 2005, 18:22

Images moved to gallery. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=209)

loosebruce

20th February 2005, 18:23

Nice pics mate, got a few KBers in there too :niceone:

FEINT

20th February 2005, 18:23

Images moved to gallery. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=209)

SpankMe

20th February 2005, 18:24

Wonna put them in the gallery.

FEINT

20th February 2005, 18:26

how do I do that? sorry... ... newbie

SpankMe

20th February 2005, 18:37

Interesting photos can be posted here, but large sets should be put in the gallery.

Teflon

20th February 2005, 18:39

So who was the poor rider on a Duc 999 who got pulled over just leaving Paeroa today?.

dangerous

20th February 2005, 18:40

Nice pics mate, got a few KBers in there too :niceone:
yeah.... who were how???

Joni

20th February 2005, 18:43

Was a stunning day...
Well done to everyone!!!
:niceone:

6Chris6

20th February 2005, 19:30

Top effort from our KB racers today.
Heres KK's times for the second race

Lap 2 57.01
Lap 3 55.69
Lap 4 55.12
Lap 5 54.16
Lap 6 54.23

As I'm sure you'll agree these are pretty impressive times for F3, especialy when you consider he only had half a tyre on the rear due to someone hitting him from behind (please post that pic Milky, it's fantastic) and the NC was getting hosed on the straights.
Over all great day and enjoyable ride there and back.

Riff Raff

20th February 2005, 19:59

Well I had a fabulous day - thankfully no major accidents on track so I didn't have to do any work!!! I did get some piccies - but very few of them were actually of the KB riders I was trying to take pics of like MR & Sparky Bills. I wasn't able to take any pics of Kwaka Kid as I was in the Pace Car during F3 and Classic races.
Thanks to all the KBers who came and said hello, and great to meet some of you I hadn't met before.
Well done to our KB racers :2thumbsup: It takes balls to race at a track like Paeroa.

Ms Piggy

20th February 2005, 20:24

Great racing guys! :2thumbsup Glad you all had a good day - wish I could've been there :(

Kickaha

20th February 2005, 20:35

yeah.... who were how???

Well I can pick out Sparky Bills on the #55 Ducati and KK is rather obvious with his modified exhaust and tyre smoke on #35

Posh Tourer :P

20th February 2005, 20:38

This was a great day - awesome value for money, good fun and a great atmosphere...... Well done to the organisers......

Two photos I want to comment on here:

Firstly - this one is just weird..... Awesome wheelie, but what is that guy doing to the rubbish bin???? :spudwhat: :spudwhat: :confused:

Secondly - this guy is a legend.... No, he's not just resting, he races like that - note the lack of controls on the left bar......

Kwaka-Kid

20th February 2005, 21:01

curious george

20th February 2005, 21:02

One of MR, and the KK gallery...
I've got quite a few more, any I'll up load tomorrwo.
KK or MR, if you want some proper sized ones, I can send you them.
Great days racing everybody!

Blakamin

20th February 2005, 21:10

Ill refrain from naming names and will just say i would never be glad or hope that on anybodys motorcycle (not even his!)

But it was a fast fun day with many scares and lots of bumps! Got even further to go to become a competitive F3 racer, the times Chris might be alright, but that is still mid field F3. Anyways loads of fun and will be back to do it again one year!
tell him to FUCK OFF... from me.... no wonder NZ motorcylce racing sux with attitudes like that... who'd wanna start...

cunt....

hope you had a good one otherwise...

avgas

20th February 2005, 21:16

Secondly - this guy is a legend.... No, he's not just resting, he races like that - note the lack of controls on the left bar......
Is that the guys that always races a motorcross bike at paeroa? (i think it was a CRM500 or something) - cos that guy is a local legend, seen him out corner an R1 back in 98 when they were the beez kneez.
Annoyed to miss it this year, but the misses fly's out to shanghai tomorrow so i though i would be honourable and spend the last day with her.
Good on ya MR and KK - you guys can certaily fly damn fast.

SuperDave

20th February 2005, 21:21

hey guys, long day, just come home from work.

And yeah the incident regarding my shiny carbon fibre mufler getting totally smashed was a bit of a downer, even more so when the sod who hit me from behind came over and told me i didnt know how to ride, and that hes GLAD my bike was fairly damaged!

I kept an eye out for the bright yellow one, well done to you and MR! I was standing on that corner when that dude hit you, it sure looked like his fault to me.

:2thumbsup

Posh Tourer :P

20th February 2005, 21:25

tell him to FUCK OFF... from me....

I hear that was the general tone of the response......

but i could be wrong...

Kwaka-Kid

20th February 2005, 21:27

Now somebody tell me...

Who is the cheapskate that not only after crashing his own bike into the back of me trys to mount my beast and take it for a free ride!!!:angry2: :ar15:

Posh Tourer :P

20th February 2005, 21:29

Is that the guys that always races a motorcross bike at paeroa? (i think it was a CRM500 or something) - cos that guy is a local legend, seen him out corner an R1 back in 98 when they were the beez kneez.

Don't know who he is, but he's pretty good... He was a bit wobbly under heavy braking, but hell, who isnt? Twas my first Paeroa, so i dunno about his history... I believe he could possibly out-corner an R1, having seen him.....

Posh Tourer :P

20th February 2005, 21:32

Now somebody tell me...

Who is the cheapskate that not only after crashing his own bike into the back of me trys to mount my beast and take it for a free ride!!!:angry2: :ar15:

That is one awesome photo - big ups to Erik......

I'd like to draw attention to, if you hadnt noticed it yet, where the guy's leg actually is......

SPman

20th February 2005, 21:35

And wasnt Briggs great to watch, as usual, backing it into the hairpin from about 80 yds out!
I beleive he was told to stop doing it coz it was upsetting the other riders ! ! ???

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 21:39

hey guys, long day, just come home from work.

Just wanna say thanks to everyone @ paeroa, KB'ers you all rock!

And yeah the incident regarding my shiny carbon fibre mufler getting totally smashed was a bit of a downer, even more so when the sod who hit me from behind came over and told me i didnt know how to ride, and that hes GLAD my bike was fairly damaged!

Ill refrain from naming names and will just say i would never be glad or hope that on anybodys motorcycle (not even his!)

But it was a fast fun day with many scares and lots of bumps! Got even further to go to become a competitive F3 racer, the times Chris might be alright, but that is still mid field F3. Anyways loads of fun and will be back to do it again one year!

WTF!!!! Honestly Logo, send me a PM with the guys name... It wont be said on this forum, but its so i know who he is on the track...

I dont know what the fuck he is on about you not being able to ride??? You are one of the best riders out there!!! and i would be scared to see how fast you would beon a full HP VFR!!!

Glad you had a good day in the end mate :niceone: and you know when someone says that in racing, the correct reply is "fist in the face" (ofcourse you act it not say it...)

Two Smoker

20th February 2005, 22:00

Also, how did Nicko go??? Blue K4 GSX-R600 number 80....???

Posh Tourer :P

20th February 2005, 22:05

Also, how did Nicko go??? Blue K4 GSX-R600 number 80....???

Got a great start in the first race, and led for a couple of laps.......:shit: then I dunno.....

aff-man

20th February 2005, 22:15

hey guys, long day, just come home from work.

Just wanna say thanks to everyone @ paeroa, KB'ers you all rock!

And yeah the incident regarding my shiny carbon fibre mufler getting totally smashed was a bit of a downer, even more so when the sod who hit me from behind came over and told me i didnt know how to ride, and that hes GLAD my bike was fairly damaged!

Ill refrain from naming names and will just say i would never be glad or hope that on anybodys motorcycle (not even his!)

But it was a fast fun day with many scares and lots of bumps! Got even further to go to become a competitive F3 racer, the times Chris might be alright, but that is still mid field F3. Anyways loads of fun and will be back to do it again one year!

Ok you did really well logan even though i thought only the 2-smokers were meant to have blue smoke coming out the back...

As for the afore mentioned guy i had a chat to him and he said that things were said in the heat of the moment and he does realise that he was overtaking so the onus (spelling) is on him to "give way" or something to that effect.So don't be to hard on him i think he was just a little pissed that his bike got nutted.

Good day had and although i left early it was a good ride home.

erik

21st February 2005, 06:29

It was a great day. That photo of KK's bike with the guy on the back was a lucky shot, I took one of KK and the other bikes as they came around the first corner of the S-bend, tracked them with the camera and when I realised what was happening, I was frantically trying to push the shutter release not knowing if the camera was ready to take another shot yet or what. I just wish I'd been taking a video, it would've helped to see what actually happened.
Looking forward to watching the races on tv next sunday :)

Cajun

21st February 2005, 06:46

Also, how did Nicko go??? Blue K4 GSX-R600 number 80....???

TS nicko was doing awsome, first race he was leaving craig shieffes for a couple of laps, then thru out the race got swamped a bit i think he got 4-5

in the second race he got 5th also, So i guess he would make it as one of the top KBers and i must say awsome riding to keep craig sheiffes behind him for a couple of laps, we all know what this guy can do other riders riding 1000 let alone a 600

Cajun

21st February 2005, 07:07

Shade

21st February 2005, 07:16

Was an awesome day!

The day started off me picking up KK's bike for him and riding it over (his street bike). Met up at shell papakura...err clevedon (eventually, haha, sorry guys).

The ride over was sweet, i left at the back of a very big pack, and by the time i decided to overtake the slow group, the fast group had already gone ahead, so I was sorta stuck in the middle with no one infront or behind me.. not good when you dont know the way! :) Eventually we all stopped and regrouped and then carried on.

The riding was awesome to watch. MR and KK were putting on an awesome show. They both rode really well considering it was there first time too!

Laugh of the day would have to be seeing KK coming around the kink before the hairpin smoking, and thinking 'oh no, the bikes on fire...AGAIN!' hahah.

Thanks to KK, chris, erik, milky, pt, spank, and heaps of others for the good company at the track.

(oh, Logan bro, you always seem to attract guys who want to mount you... whats all that about eh boy!?)

vifferman

21st February 2005, 08:10

...because I wasn't going to!
Despite it being an awesome day, weather-wise (and othewise, as it turned out), I was feeling like shit, so I wasn't going to go. The vifferbabe talked me into it, and with some scurrying around, we actually made it to Clevedon on time - and earlier than some other folx! :Pokey:
To those who I met at Shell Clevedon and at the next stop (Kaiaua??) if I seemed like a dick, that's because I am, and if I seemed antisocial and it was weird me not taking my helmet off, that's because it took some organising to get the intercom headphones sitting just right and I didn't want to stuff it up. As it turned out, I had to take them off at the second stop, because the bloody things were clicking badly whenever we got over about 90km/h, and by the time I sorted that and put earplugs in, we'd been left behind :confused: .
So we tagged along with a couple of strangers, and followed them into Paeroa via Kopu. Ended up riding with a bunch of guys on V-twins, some of whom were doing some fairly insane passes, and two-up monos!

The racing (what we saw of it, which wasn't a lot) was pretty good and the vifferbabe really enjoyed the day, despite not catching up with the other KBers (apart from SpankMe) at Paeroa, and despite getting a headache. We headed off after the Formula Paeroa race, and stopped in Ngatea for an icecream and to sort the intercom out and put the spud back in the Satantune (I was getting paranoid about going past cops on the way back). We went back via the main highway - a bit boring and heaps of traffic, so we tagged behind a guy on a Ducati 750 and another guy. It was interesting to out-tow the Ducati up the Bombay Hills two-up, and without changing down!

Krusti

21st February 2005, 08:22

Highlight of the day for me had to be Jared Love winning the Robert Holden Mem race. Awesome!

Nicko, KK, MR great going guys. KK and MR we were gonna say hi but you guys were a little busy when we walked by.

Had a good ride home bypassing Matamata. Alltho the Dick head HP south of Paeroa pissed a heap of us off driving along forgeting to switch off Red and Blues. The tossa.

Awesome day.

vifferman

21st February 2005, 08:45

Had a good ride home bypassing Matamata. Alltho the Dick head HP south of Paeroa pissed a heap of us off driving along forgeting to switch off Red and Blues.
Yeah, we saw one too, who didn't seem to be pulling anyone over, or in a hurry or anything, just driving along with the lights going. Tell you what - everyone slowed down, even though we were all crawling along at only 85 at the time! Good thing about the slow speed of the traffic was I was able to overtake without breaking the speed limit! (Don't want to add to the 40 points of my last ticket... :confused: )

Krusti

21st February 2005, 08:49

Yeah, we saw one too, who didn't seem to be pulling anyone over, or in a hurry or anything, just driving along with the lights going. Tell you what - everyone slowed down, even though we were all crawling along at only 85 at the time! Good thing about the slow speed of the traffic was I was able to overtake without breaking the speed limit! (Don't want to add to the 40 points of my last ticket... :confused: )
One poor bugger tho pulled over thinking he was being chased! He was not impressed:angry2:

Posh Tourer :P

21st February 2005, 08:50

the guy doing the stand up i believe is nicko, awsome nicko mate

Good good - I couldnt see a number so it was anonymous GSXR as far as I was concerned.....

MSTRS

21st February 2005, 08:59

Awesome day!! Never been before and will now go every year I reckon. Was great to meet & ride with some of you guys. Cajun, Madandy, Funkyfly. Was very impressed by MR (takes big cojones to do that stuff) Thanks for the use of your van for gear storage MR. Headed home for Napier on my own, met GRMPE and his sister at TeAroha BP so teamed up for the rest of the trip. Great ride apart from the bugstorm (a good case for peeloffs!!) Also saw the cop with alzheimers....duh!

ajturbo

21st February 2005, 09:18

yer...
luke and i were there! had a great trip down from AKL with MD and Crash..
crazy woman that one!!! (see photos...lol)

was a crash on th eway home also in gorge......ouch!!! not a good place to fall into a ditch!.. on a fast right hander!
had to follow a cop the rest of the way to pihai turn off but he did get up to 110! pushed him round corners...(didn't back off)

great racing there guys.
spent a bit of time on the hair pin on the truck... great view, coming and going!!!!

lost luke a couple of times, but as the track crossing control was some of the best i have seen, i wasn't too worried... oh yer.. thanks for looking after him Riff raff...lol.... riff txt me to see where i was, only problem was my ph was with my gear in storage! lol

you seamed to have a lot of fun hooning around the track!..see photos..

andy

why are all my photo's of women?????????? and bikes.....
things i love..?

Sparky Bills

21st February 2005, 09:22

What a bloody great day!!
What more can i say!?

Joni

21st February 2005, 09:25

What a bloody great day!!
What more can i say!?

Exactly!!!
Nothing more to say....
Was fantastic!!!

Riff Raff

21st February 2005, 09:26

What a bloody great day!!
What more can i say!?
You could give us your track times????? Good effort out there. Well done.

vifferman

21st February 2005, 09:34

Great ride apart from the bugstorm (a good case for peeloffs!!)
Yeah - what was up with that?!?
My visor was covered in bug guts when we arrived (also had a wasp sitting on my handlebar for about 15 minutes - had to keep a careful eye on it in case it flew in a vent or summat...). SO, I cleaned the visor before we left, with leftover water and a hanky, and by the time we got to Ngatea, it was splattered agin! Friggin suicidal cabbage white butterflies! I was watching them as I was riding along, fluttering along then, "OOOhhh - shiny clean visor!" and SPLATT!! straight into it.:angry2:
Funniest one was on the way to Paeroa, one went splat right in the middle at about 120km/h, and I said, "Great!", and vifferbabe said, "What?" and so I told her. She laughed and said, "I heard the "Tink!" as it hit, and wondered what it was!"

Sparky Bills

21st February 2005, 09:34

You could give us your track times????? Good effort out there. Well done.

I dont know them
Sorry

MSTRS

21st February 2005, 09:45

Yeah - what was up with that?!?
My visor was covered in bug guts when we arrived (also had a wasp sitting on my handlebar for about 15 minutes - had to keep a careful eye on it in case it flew in a vent or summat...). SO, I cleaned the visor before we left, with leftover water and a hanky, and by the time we got to Ngatea, it was splattered agin! Friggin suicidal cabbage white butterflies! I was watching them as I was riding along, fluttering along then, "OOOhhh - shiny clean visor!" and SPLATT!! straight into it.:angry2:
Funniest one was on the way to Paeroa, one went splat right in the middle at about 120km/h, and I said, "Great!", and vifferbabe said, "What?" and so I told her. She laughed and said, "I heard the "Tink!" as it hit, and wondered what it was!"
'Our bugstorm' was moths & sundry UFOs in the valley just on the Taupo side of the Tarawera Tavern at around 9pm. Anyone driven at night when it's snowing heavy - you'll know what I mean. Had to stop, spit & a tissue almost did the job. 10 minutes smoke stop & they departed to wherever it is they go. Good riddance. Warm summer nights half hour after sunset = BAD.

Stroker Girl

21st February 2005, 10:07

Wow! Best ride to Paeroa yet! :banana: Will definitely be going down the back way from now on. Nice to meet some the KB's, Vifferman & babe, Nhuan, David and other I can't remember names of :spudwhat: Sorry.

Had a few interesting moments through the twisties, (probably going a bit too quick for my ability) but got to Kaiaua in one piece. What was with that woman standing out by the roadside at Kaiaua??? She was waving a 50km sign around, giving the fingers and looking really really angry :angry2: .

Big congrats to all the KB racers. An awesome feat of bravery and skill. :niceone:

vifferman

21st February 2005, 10:17

Had a few interesting moments through the twisties, (probably going a bit too quick for my ability) but got to Kaiaua in one piece.
Weren't we following you through the twistie bits? :spudwhat:
You looked like you were riding well to me. Just remember to look through the corners, not at the corner. Hope I wasn't making you uncomfortable following you. :confused: I probably got a bit close at times (and not because you were going too slow).

Two Smoker

21st February 2005, 11:47

Even more gutted that i couldnt race there :( Sp how about another trip to Pukekohe on the 5th of March???? Its a nationals round so all the big names will be there.... It will be my first race since Taupo on the 12th of the 12th 2004 :wacko:

So how about it???

Motoracer

21st February 2005, 12:19

First of all, thanks to all of my mates and my bro who came along for support and help. It was really cool to have you guys out there. Specially thanks to Speedmedic who helped me with everything throughout the day. I really appreciated that man! :)

Paeroa is definetly a circuit not for the faint hearted. I reckon I was much too carefull to the point where I was pretty dissapointed with my performance of yesterday. I know I could have and should have pushed a lot harder but honestly, the thought of crashing @ Paeroa freaked me out. I was all up for going hard out in the morning but after a few hairy moments, I just backed off and just road well within my comfort zone, which I wasn't too happy about after the races.

Comming from doing club races and doing Paeroa where I was pretty much against the best racers of NZ obviously showed the differences in skill level on the day. I will have to improve my riding a lot for Paeroa in 2006 to be competitive at all.

I still had fun yesterday and it was really cool to catch up with everybody.

Well done KK! Man you got some talent, riding your bike and doing low 54's around Paeroa on your first time out there definetly gets my respect! You'r awesome rider dude! :not:

Again, thank you to mlcrisis and SDV International Logistics for sponcering me for Paeroa.

Riff Raff

21st February 2005, 12:27

the thought of crashing @ Paeroa freaked me out.
.
Or was it knowing that I would be the one to scrape you off the track????? Thankfully the fear of Riff Raff kept all KBers out of trouble on the track!!! :banana:
And you shouldn't be upset with any part of your performance. This year was a chance for you to get the feel of the track, learn it's good and bad points, and come back next year to give it a good dealing to! I'm proud of all my KBers who raced yesterday!! :2thumbsup:

nicko

21st February 2005, 12:31

Hi guys,

Thanks for the support, had a farkn good day and was well pleased with the results. Ended up with a 4th in the first race and a 5th in the second. Think I got about 11th in the Robert Holden race too.

First F2 race was the highlight of the day, getting the holeshot and leading for a while. Doesn't make me feel too bad when it's guys like Craig Shirrifs and Andrew Stroud that got past. My placings had me in 4th for the day and that put me 3rd in F2 for the BOTS series so am chuffed with that placing.

Oh and (sponsors plug time).....was on the new Metzeler Racetechs and they are mint tyres and were real grippy all day - go try them!

Great catching up with the KBers I saw down there and well done to the other KB riders, great first efforts MR and KK - you've broken your streets virginity!

Cheers,
Nicko

vifferman

21st February 2005, 12:31

Or was it knowing that I would be the one to scrape you off the track????? Thankfully the fear of Riff Raff kept all KBers out of trouble on the track!!! I'm proud of all my KBers who raced yesterday!! :2thumbsup:

:killingme You're a scream, Riff Raff!

So how was the ride this morning? Get your 200km in?

MSTRS

21st February 2005, 12:40

I'm proud of all my KBers who raced yesterday!! :2thumbsup:
Aunty RiffRaff aka KB Mum

Riff Raff

21st February 2005, 12:56

Aunty RiffRaff aka KB Mum
I don't think I'm old enough for that title!!! Although I got heaps of shit yesterday when young Luke (aka ajturbo junior) kept coming back to see me and sat on my knee for a while - they kept calling me his mum!!! :confused:

Coyote

21st February 2005, 13:07

Paeroa is definetly a circuit not for the faint hearted. I reckon I was much too carefull to the point where I was pretty dissapointed with my performance of yesterday. I know I could have and should have pushed a lot harder but honestly, the thought of crashing @ Paeroa freaked me out. I was all up for going hard out in the morning but after a few hairy moments, I just backed off and just road well within my comfort zone, which I wasn't too happy about after the races.

Better going slow than getting your bike barbequed like Craig Flood

sparrow_34

21st February 2005, 13:27

It was a great day all around. I especially enjoyed watching the old triumph sidecar getting super sideways at every oppurtunity and receiving applause from the crowd every time they did it.

There were quite a few cage drivers on the way home who would move over and give the bikes a bit of room to get past, which was appreciated :niceone: .

ajturbo

21st February 2005, 14:07

I don't think I'm old enough for that title!!! Although I got heaps of shit yesterday when young Luke (aka ajturbo junior) kept coming back to see me and sat on my knee for a while - they kept calling me his mum!!! :confused:

hahahah.. he NEVER told me about that!!!! :2thumbsup

but thank you again..!
you will have to set up a crech for next year......... :confused:

Waylander

21st February 2005, 14:12

Gods I hatemissing rides.... Bloody LTSA!!!:brick: :angry2: :brick: :angry2: :brick:

Riff Raff

21st February 2005, 16:00

hahahah.. he NEVER told me about that!!!! :2thumbsup

but thank you again..!
you will have to set up a crech for next year......... :confused:
Errrrr NO!
No worries. Luke's a cool kid so I don't mind his company. And I got to eat half his lollies !!!!!

Two Smoker

21st February 2005, 16:19

What?

21st February 2005, 18:33

TOP day! Met up with heaps of peoples, but only one KB'er... Saw a few t-shirts across the track at times & didn't spend enough time wandering the pits. Neva mind, always next time.

Sparky Bills

21st February 2005, 18:35

Yeah i heard that you got the hole shot Nicko!!!
Bloody awsome work!!
I didnt get to meet too many Kbers out there, but will in the near future.

If anyone has any doubts about racing at Paeroa..?
Just ask anyone whos raced there, and they will give ya a big slap!
Its great! Fast, Bumpy, Hilly, Cornery, and stoppy! with the odd wheelie and Stoppie here and there. (loved the back straight!)

Kwaka-Kid

21st February 2005, 19:30

Ill fully agree with you Sparky!

Go out and do it guys!

Then again after some comments made about me today (after being told it was all good to my face) it might pay to learn to ride first, or at least it seems be that way in my case.

I know freddie merkel etc does teaching days @ taupo, but anyone do them for street circuits? I am in need of some serious training. Hey, the MR Maybe you could teach me around some of those backroads out your way! ;)

Anyways.

Two Smoker

21st February 2005, 19:36

Sparky Bills

21st February 2005, 19:44

Then again after some comments made about me today (after being told it was all good to my face) it might pay to learn to ride first, or at least it seems be that way in my case.

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Dont worry about those types mate!
The world needs assholes!!
Most of them couldnt even ride a scooter around a street curcuit if they tryed!
I hate Backstabbers!!

Sorry to hear about your luck TS, You should come to my 21st instead! haha
You could drink your troubles away!

Two Smoker

21st February 2005, 19:53

Sorry to hear about your luck TS, You should come to my 21st instead! haha
You could drink your troubles away!

hehehe thats what i did when i crashed my GSXR-600

Sparky Bills

21st February 2005, 19:58

Ive done it a few times too!
Funny how people do that!

Shade

21st February 2005, 20:54

Ill fully agree with you Sparky!

Go out and do it guys!

Then again after some comments made about me today (after being told it was all good to my face) it might pay to learn to ride first, or at least it seems be that way in my case.

Anyways.

Dont worry about it brother. Karma is always a good thing, and if anyone has racked up the +karma its you. Your one of the best riders i know bro, it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks, Eh Boy (tm) :D!

saiko

21st February 2005, 21:20

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed meeting Kbers at Clevedon for the ride to Paeroa. I only just discovered the site on Friday at work, browsing for directions. I know: d'uh.

Ride down was fun until I got blown away around Miranda. My GSX-R had only 500km on the clock, & I'm still running it in, so I couldn't exceed 6,000 rpm. Mind you, I did flick it up to 7,000rpm a copuple of times, then 8,000. Lucky it had been running for an hour or so, so would have lots of oil circulating.

I remember meeting Vifferman and Stroker Girl, sorry can't remember the others. Sadly I didn't know any kbers were racing, but there's always next time.
Cheers,
David

dangerous

22nd February 2005, 05:02

Hi Guys,
I only just discovered the site on Friday at work
welcome to the site man, hey dont worry about the run in thing too much Suzuki tend to go over board a tad, were as Honda have 'no' run in period.... ride it like ya stole it if ya over 500k....just IMHO

James Deuce

22nd February 2005, 06:05

Then again after some comments made about me today (after being told it was all good to my face) it might pay to learn to ride first, or at least it seems be that way in my case.

Que? How else do you learn except by going and doing it? Sounds like you're doing alright, and some elitist dork is just being a dick. You probably gave someone a fright at being quick enough to race with people on your first visit. Ignore the downers (unless you can learn something from what they say) and listen to the people who have constructive criticism. Bloody backstabbing babies by the sound of it.

You rock! Thanks for the excellent write up too.

RiderInBlack

22nd February 2005, 06:41

Highlight of the day for me had to be Jared Love winning the Robert Holden Mem race. Awesome!Awesome, Honda Team will be pleased with that. Know I am really gutted that I didn't make it:brick: :brick: Sound like the KB'ers are all doing well.
Well done MR and KK.
Will have to down load the Pic's so I can put them on the big screen this WE (http://http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2005-2-27&e=427&c=1). If anyone has some video footage that would be cool too (bring it along as I only have dial-up).

Riff Raff

22nd February 2005, 09:46

Well the entry forms for Nationals at Pukekohe close in 55 minutes, and im on Waiheke Is. which means im fucked and wont be racing :crybaby: first the biker gods take away all my bikes, then when i have a chance to race, i cant do that either :crybaby:
Right I've done my bit to help you race at Pukekohe - it's up to you now!! If anyone else hasn't sorted their shit out and got their entries in on time, PM me asap.

vifferman

22nd February 2005, 10:12

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed meeting Kbers at Clevedon for the ride to Paeroa. I only just discovered the site on Friday at work, browsing for directions. I know: d'uh.

Ride down was fun until I got blown away around Miranda. My GSX-R had only 500km on the clock, & I'm still running it in, so I couldn't exceed 6,000 rpm. Mind you, I did flick it up to 7,000rpm a copuple of times, then 8,000. Lucky it had been running for an hour or so, so would have lots of oil circulating.

I remember meeting Vifferman and Stroker Girl, sorry can't remember the others. Sadly I didn't know any kbers were racing, but there's always next time.
Cheers,
David
Hi again, Saiko / David.
Good to meet you on Sunday - nice bike. Shame it didn't have any helmet lock, eh?
So, is it run in now?

Lord Pac

22nd February 2005, 10:40

Posh Tourer :P

22nd February 2005, 11:05

Good to meet you on Sunday - nice bike. Shame it didn't have any helmet lock, eh?

Saw a few who had chained their entire load of gear, jacket, pants and all, to the bike - never thought of that... :spudwhat:

Good idea though :yes:

vifferman

22nd February 2005, 11:10

Saw a few who had chained their entire load of gear, jacket, pants and all, to the bike - never thought of that... :spudwhat:

Good idea though :yes:
... and there were quite a few that just left their gear on or beside their bike, trusting no-one would dare knick it.

I know several people who lock their gear to their bike - just run a cable up the arm of their jacket, through the chinbar of the helmet, etc. I just wished I had a lockable box or two; we locked the helmets to the bike (what a farkin flimsy lock - you could easily bend it) and carried/wore all our other crap.

MSTRS

22nd February 2005, 11:22

It was a good- hot day!

Number 22. Jason Eaton- my pick of the day!

This boy was confident, smooth and had some wicked pace. He toyed with some F2, F3 racers! Climbing the racing ladder- I reckon he would be kicking a few butts soon enough.
Did anyone here see him ride?
Oyvey, was that boy fast!! Little bloke on a 450cc something. His last race, he would have to have been damn near half a lap ahead by the end. Destined for big things. What was that machine anyway? Tigeraft Minimo....?

Lord Pac

22nd February 2005, 11:43

Oyvey, was that boy fast!! Little bloke on a 450cc something. His last race, he would have to have been damn near half a lap ahead by the end. Destined for big things. What was that machine anyway? Tigeraft Minimo....?

Yes the days programme had it as a Tigeraft Minimo. In one race he started near the back- a few laps later- the boy was way infront. i will be watching this guy with keen interest!:yes:

MSTRS

22nd February 2005, 12:46

Yes the days programme had it as a Tigeraft Minimo. In one race he started near the back- a few laps later- the boy was way infront. i will be watching this guy with keen interest!:yes:
I thought I remembered right. While you enlighten the more ignorant (me at least) as to what that bike is etc, can you change that seriously disturbing eyeopener of an avatar. I'm feeling quite queasy. :sick:

Two Smoker

22nd February 2005, 12:55

Change that!!! Im racing at Pukekohe again on the 6th of march!!! Big thanks to Riff Raff, Chris Costello and Milky!!!!

Riff Raff

22nd February 2005, 15:03

Change that!!! Im racing at Pukekohe again on the 6th of march!!! Big thanks to Riff Raff, Chris Costello and Milky!!!!
Yay!!! :banana:

vifferman

22nd February 2005, 15:20

Change that!!! Im racing at Pukekohe again on the 6th of march!!! Big thanks to Riff Raff, Chris Costello and Milky!!!!
Big ups to Riff Raff, Chris and Milky. :niceone:

Motoracer

22nd February 2005, 15:57

Change that!!! Im racing at Pukekohe again on the 6th of march!!! Big thanks to Riff Raff, Chris Costello and Milky!!!!

Second that.

I'm in it as well, for R2 of getting an arse whip'n by the national boys.

Riff Raff

22nd February 2005, 17:50

Second that.
Yeah well Mr Costello owed me for pouring a whole bottle of water down my top at Paeroa!!

SPman

22nd February 2005, 18:04

I think Jasons machine is basically a Honda RS 125 frame with a Yamaha YZ450F motor. Weighs about 90 Kg! Its fuckin fast!

Two Smoker

22nd February 2005, 18:53

Yep, I also am ready to get my arse whipped by the national guys.... Ppffftttt 1:04's.... Is that??? :crazy:

Kickaha

22nd February 2005, 19:05

I think Jasons machine is basically a Honda RS 125 frame with a Yamaha YZ450F motor. Weighs about 90 Kg! Its fuckin fast!

Jasons bike is a Tigcraft and he's been riding it 2-3 years now http://www.tigcraft.com/

Awesome peice of kit

Well after reading all the reports I might have to get off my arse next year and make the trek north to do Paeroa,hopefully by then we'll have the sidecar up and running or I'll beg borrow or steal something to ride in it.

Kwaka-Kid

22nd February 2005, 19:06

WHAT?! I WAS JUST TOLD 6th MARCH IS OFF?!! PLEASE GUYS TELL ME!
if so im meant to be racing ffs.

ohh no its all turned pear shaped :(

Posh Tourer :P

22nd February 2005, 20:17

Change that!!! Im racing at Pukekohe again on the 6th of march!!! Big thanks to Riff Raff, Chris Costello and Milky!!!!

I hear dodgy stories about Milky's part in it.... isnt he too white to be a professional burglar? (no no, not racism, he just glows at night...)

Two Smoker

22nd February 2005, 20:35

WHAT?! I WAS JUST TOLD 6th MARCH IS OFF?!! PLEASE GUYS TELL ME!
if so im meant to be racing ffs.

ohh no its all turned pear shaped :(

Yeah mate, Nationals is all on.... Can't wait to be annialated.... I think it is oging to be like riding my RG150 in F3 at Club level...

Kwaka-Kid

22nd February 2005, 20:38

PLEASE i beg of any KB'er tht can help (looks @ riff raff)

i need to try and enter, F3 i think? possibly F2 im not sure... what must i do? ill turn up to club rooms on thursday and beg and grovel to chris.

Two Smoker

22nd February 2005, 20:40

Kwaka-Kid

22nd February 2005, 20:53

Well im out.

Just rang club rooms, found out $170 tey said i had to make a decision right there and then and it had to be no after much adding of numbers in head.

Viffer needs tyres as it is, and was hoping to do fork oil etc, and $170 entry?
Simply dont have that kinda money right at this second.

Maybe next year.

23rd February 2005, 04:18

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I emailed AMCC and they have confirmed that the track will definitely be ready for the 5/6 March meeting. I hope so, as we've organised leave to come up!

Paeroa was excellent BTW, some great racing. Jason Easton was 125GP Nat Champ a few seasons ago, then went onto a bigger bike (can't remember if it was a Fireblade or an SP?) but didn't do too well, but is now smoking again on his Tigcraft.
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What?

23rd February 2005, 05:37

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I emailed AMCC and they have confirmed that the track will definitely be ready for the 5/6 March meeting. I hope so, as we've organised leave to come up!
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Cool! I'll keep an eye out for you, Lynda

scroter

23rd February 2005, 12:41

awsome day, must have put on about a litre of sunscreen. I stayed in waihi the night before and as my bike is not on the road yet and someone else was driving i think i spent about 20hrs on the drink from about 7pm sat to about 10 on sunday with a few hours sleep/break in between. yay for the VB's. good on all Kbrs. and MR dont be so hard on yourself, you might not be competitive but i dont think you realise just how close you are and remember those guys are national road racers.

sAsLEX

23rd February 2005, 13:52

Try ringing tonight first.... Oh yeah and it is $170 race fee :crazy:

$$170 for entry!!! Whats the prize money on offer then?? And they are trying to revive road racing in NZ

Wonko

24th February 2005, 12:11

Top speed was 235 recorded hearing towards the first righthander. This is down from last years 252. Useless facts you learn at the debrief in the pub

saiko

24th February 2005, 23:50

Hi again, Saiko / David.
Good to meet you on Sunday - nice bike. Shame it didn't have any helmet lock, eh?
So, is it run in now?

Hiya,

Yeah bloody Suzuki - it's the first one I've owned, all my other bikes have been Hondas. Cheap bastards could've spent a couple of bucks on a helmet holder. Bike's done 800km now, this weekend I'll go for a blast out to Waiuku, then on to the coast & back, which will get me enough k's for the 1000km service. I'll change to Motul 5100 for the next couple of thousand km, then on to 300v.

Picked up a good tip from Mike @ Mt Eden Motorcycles today (good man) - shoot down to Mico Wakefield & pick up some aluminium mesh, hole size 32x32 - cut it to make a radiator guard, cheap & effective.
cheers